Colombo (News1st): Three accomplices of notorious underworld figures, who are operating from overseas, Makandure Madush and Athurugiriye Ladiya, were arrested by the Organized Crimes Division with firearms and ammunition.

Police Spokesman SP Ruwan Gunasekera said the suspects were identified as Nalin Gunaratne, Uduwanage Shamila Deshapriya, and Dinesh Rangana Premal.

He said the suspects were arrested following the interrogation of a suspect in Police custody, Asitha Banda alias Banda. Banda was injured in a shootout with the Athurugiriya Police on October 4th.

Three underworld accomplices arrested

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